Laundry Assistant

Mater Health Services; Rockhampton Regional; Presencial; AUD 45 000 - 49 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Not-for-profit benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Fitness Passport

Resumo da oferta

Mater is seeking a Casual Laundry Assistant in Queensland to support linen and healthcare cleaning services across internal and external customers. The role runs Monday to Thursday with shifts from 5:00am to 3:00pm, offering a strong work‑life balance and long weekends.

Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging options apply, plus superannuation. Successful applicants will operate in a safe, clean environment, assist in processing linen from sorting to packing, and comply with health and safety

Qualificações

• Previous experience in a Laundry or Linen role.
• Healthcare cleaning experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain workflow in dirty and clean linen processing areas.
• Sort and process linen including washing, drying, ironing and packing.

Conhecimentos

LR Driver Licence

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the role

Mercy Linen Services is currently seeking applications for a Laundry Assistant on a Casual basis. In this role, you will assist in providing a quality linen and healthcare cleaning service to customers, both internal and external, whilst maintaining a clean, safe and productive work environment. This position operates Monday to Thursday, with shifts between 5:00am and 3:00pm, offering an excellent work-life balance with long weekends every week.

Salary range: $32.82 - $35.39 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

• Under the direction of the Manager/Production Supervisors maintain workflow to achieve efficient operational outcomes both in the dirty and clean linen processing areas
• Separate and sort soiled and processed linen as required; e.g. sequence of linen maintenance; sorting/washing, drying, ironing, folding/stacking and linen pack out
• Operate industrial machinery in accordance with manufacturer instructions and facility procedure to avoid malfunctions and injury
• Receive and satisfy incoming orders
• Perform necessary administrative functions to validate completion of order
• Prepare transport containers for dispatch which includes the weighing, recording, and identifying of capsules
• Undertake continuous assessment of the linen throughout production to ensure quality output
• Clean and maintain work areas and associated plant and equipment as required

About you

To be successful in your application, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a similar Laundry or Linen role.
• Previous Healthcare cleaning highly advantageous but not essential.
• A current LR (Light Rigid) Driver Licence or the ability to obtain one.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team or autonomously
• Demonstrated knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Moderate level of physical fitness to enable you to work on your feet all shift performing environmental cleaning duties including operating laundry machines.
• Reliable and friendly, collaborative team player

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Applications close Wednesday 14th October 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date.

All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

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